Ex-police chief’s spouse ‘seeks British nationality to escape money-laundering charges’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NIPAPAN SUKWIMON, spouse of former police chief Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, has quietly applied for British nationality in an alleged effort to escape money-laundering charges, said a famed lawyer today (Apr. 30). Also known as “Madame Kookkai”, the spouse of the former police chief who has been suspended from duty […]
Read MoreCourt overruling sought against ban on senatorial candidates’ self-introduction on social media
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT was today (Apr. 30) petitioned to consider overruling the Election Commission’s contentious prohibition on the self-introduction of any would-be senatorial candidates on all media platforms. Former senators Panat Tasneeyanond filed the petition with the Central Administrative Court in pursuit of a court waiver of the Election […]
Read MoreExpected new foreign minister Maris close to Thaksin
WITH Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin having forwarded the appointment of Mr. Maris Sangiampong to His Majesty the King for royal endorsement, a background check shows he is close to de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 30). Maris had been appointed the ambassador to a few countries during the […]
Read MoreAgain in Phuket: Foreigner attacks tuk tuk driver in row over fare
TWO Facebook users shared a dash cam video clip showing a foreign man attacking a Phuket tuk tuk driver in a dispute over the fare for a ride from Patong to Karon beach on Apr. 26, 2024, Naewna newspaper said. The tuk tuk driver, only identified as Abdulloh, had asked for 400 baht for […]
Read MoreHopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
By AFP and published by CNA Jerusalem – Hopes rose on Monday (Apr. 29) for a long-sought-after truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war in Gaza between Palestinian Hamas militants and Israel. Washington’s top diplomat said he was “hopeful” Hamas would accept the offer, which his British counterpart said could […]
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